PIEPS DSP User Manual
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  • Page 2 LCD-Display (back light) Main switch OFF-SEND-SEARCH Lock Button OPTIONS Richtungsanzeige Button MARK Button SCAN Number display Temperatur Number of burials Altimeter Compass Battery level...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on having purchased a PIEPS avalanche rescue beacon ! 100,000 skiers world-wide testify to the quality of this brand, which has been on the market for nearly 30 years. During this time, PIEPS beacons have undergone constant improvement. The device you have chosen is a state-of- the-art piece of equipment.
  • Page 5 (=safest option). Alternatively, the PIEPS DSP can be attached to the belt of your ski trousers via the belt loop, or can be carried in your trouser pocket with or without the protective pouch.
  • Page 6 LIGHT 1. PRESS 2. MOVE...
  • Page 7 Depress the main switch lock and push the main switch to the “SEND“ position. In this mode, the PIEPS DSP will carry out a self-test lasting approx. 5 seconds. You will then see the send symbol and the remaining % battery voltage in the display.
  • Page 8 3 x PRESS Degree + Degree - Meter + Meter -...
  • Page 9 Beacon with OPTION PACK By pressing the OPTION switch three times, you can switch from the SEND mode to the OPTION mode. This enables you to switch between the relevant functions: Temperature display Press SCAN to switch between °C and °F. Compass When new batteries are inserted, the compass has to undergo an internal calibration.
  • Page 10 Single rescue person Point of impact û Point of disapearnce Multiple rescue persons Flow direction...
  • Page 11 EMERGENCY / SEARCH mode In case of an emergency, the key thing to remember is: KEEP CALM, OBSERVE, RAISE THE ALARM Observe the course of the avalanche and make an exact mental note of where the victim was hit by the avalanche (point of impact) was last seen (point of disappearance) The extension of these points indicates the flow direction of the avalanche ! The primary search area is to the left and right of this.
  • Page 13 SEARCH mode / rough search As soon as the PIEPS DSP picks up signals, the approximate distance and direction appear in the display. The number of victims within the range of the device is represented by matchstick men. Number of burials:...
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  • Page 15 SEARCH mode / close search Once you have approached the victim quickly with the rough search, the PIEPS DSP really comes into its own thanks to its advanced triple-antenna system. When you are closer than 3 m to the victim, you can start locating the position point by point.
  • Page 16 Suppress with  MARK ‘ Locate third victim  Locate second victim  Locate Ž first victim Suppress with MARK Œ 3 burials are indicated...
  • Page 17 If there are multiple victims, this is clearly indicated by the number of matchstick men. By default, the PIEPS DSP will automatically search for the strongest signal. Once the position of the first victim has been located, press the MARK key for approx.
  • Page 18 Anzeige: 4 od. Mehr Sender innerhalb 50m Ž  Anzeige: 2 Sender innerhalb 20m Œ Anzeige: 1 Sender innerhalb 5m...
  • Page 19 SEARCH mode / SCAN function Another highly useful feature of the PIEPS DSP is the SCAN function. Press the SCAN key in the SEARCH mode and the device will begin scanning the entire receiving range. During the scan, stand still and hold the device steady.
  • Page 20 Technical data Device designation: PIEPS DSP Transmission frequency: 457 kHz (internation standard frequency) Power supply; 3 batteries, Alkaline (AAA), IEC-LR03, 1,5V Battery lifetimer: Min. 200 h in SEND Mode Maximum range: 60 Metres (digital evaluation) Earphone socket: Stereo earphone 3,5 mm, min. 32 Ohm Temperature range: -20°C bis +45°C...
  • Page 21 Warranty conditions: The device is guaranteed by the manufacturer against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by incorrect use, dropping or dismantling of the device by unauthorised persons. Any further warranty or liability for consequential damage is expressly excluded.

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